This publication was produced by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Healthy Students partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Parents and caregivers that serves as a user-friendly and valuable guide for what to do and how to communicate about the harmful effects of illicit drugs and alcohol to children from elementary through high school.(PDF)

Secretary Spellings joined President Bush, Mrs. Bush, and Attorney General Gonzales to host a Conference on School Safety on October 10, 2006. Teachers, parents, administrators, law enforcement officials, and other experts discussed best practices and lessons learned about school safety during the conference at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.